Let's start off with an announcement from the Ozaukee County Democrats: "Exciting news! Our very own Bob Tatterson (24th Assembly) and Dan Larsen (60th Assembly) announced their candidacies for state assembly at this week's Ozaukee Democrats meeting! .... And here's a link to Larsen's nomination form." Be sure you live in the district before signing his nomination papers. And that goes for any nomination papers you sign.
It's really important that the Democrats field candidates in every race. Not only do nominees help get the message out; they really help elect others up and down the ballot. How? They make it more likely that people will turn out to vote. We're going to need every last blue vote we can muster to return Governor Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul to their offices. And we need to elect a new Lieutenant Governor and Treasurer. Plus, the Secretary of State is also on the ballot in the August 9 primary and the fall general election. We need to win all five statewide offices plus the race for US Senate if we want to keep our rights and our democracy from falling into the hands of would-be autocrats.
Behind the scenes, right-wing operatives are ginning up ways to thwart the will of the voters. Here's one you've probably never heard of: a Talking Points Memo/ProPublica article about Jay Stone and his role as Big Lie proponent in Wisconsin.
Last weekend, the Wisconsin GOP held its convention. Can we say Republicans in Disarray? Here's how Urban Milwaukee announced the fact that Republicans failed to endorse a gubernatorial candidate ahead of the August 9 primary. As the article notes, "After a weekend of extreme politics, the race to the bottom for the WisGOP gubernatorial nomination continued at the state convention. It appears that the chaos will not be ending any time soon: the Republican Party of Wisconsin chose not to endorse a single candidate ahead of the primary on August 9." At the same convention Assembly Speaker Robin Vos was booed when he said the 2020 election results cannot be decertified. "We need to focus on going forward," he told the audience. Let chaos reign!
A few more nomination papers have trickled in. To sign any candidate's papers, you must live in the district the candidate is running in. You need to sign nomination papers and get them back in the mail (email and fax won't cut it) ASAP. You can search on your own address to make sure you know what district you're in.
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Peter Peckarsky is running for the nomination for US Senate. Because it's a statewide race, you don't need to look up a district map. You can download his nomination papers and send them back by mail (Peckarsky For Wisconsin, 1345 N. Jefferson Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202). In the event of a delay in seeing the papers and snail mail will not be fast enough, please contact the campaign by email ([email protected]) or telephone (414-719-1838) and the campaign will schedule someone to pick up the fully signed papers from you.
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Steven Olikara is also running to be the Democrats' US Senate nominee. Here is his nomination form and a Cap Times piece about him. Send nomination forms to Olikara for Senate, P.O. Box 510216,Milwaukee, WI 53203.
- Darrin Madison is running for Assembly District 10. You can help him get on the ballot if you live in the new AD10. (Look up your new voting district here.) Send his nomination papers to 4080 N. 21st St. Apt#4, Milwaukee, WI 53209. Or you can phone or text his campaign and someone can pick them up from you: 414-303-2404 or 414-366-5778. WisPolitics.com published an article about him recently.
You can find others' nomination forms on our Elections 2022 pages.
Say NO to RoJo
Here's an oldie but a goodie op-ed from Urban Milwaukee, December 2020: Paging Dr. Johnson. The article begins "Wisconsin GOP Senator Ron Johnson is an impostor pretending to be a health care expert and a U.S. senator. But Johnson is in over his head and oblivious of facts. He is an object of ridicule, even from other Republican senators." Johnson says COVID is similar to “a cold or a normal flu.” He rejects mask mandates and recommends discredited treatments. He also calls the Affordable Care Act “the greatest single threat to my freedom…” and repeats erroneous statements about it.
Even though 1 million Americans have already died from the disease, he's still at it. We MUST defeat him in November. But to do that, we have to vote August 9 to nominate a US Senate candidate who can WIN! Request your absentee ballot at MyVote.WI.gov today! Or plan to vote early in person at your municipal clerk's office. Early voting will begin on July 26. Make a plan and VOTE.
Have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend, everyone! I can smell the grilling already.
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EVENTS
Tuesday, May 24
DPOC Week of Action, 10am - 10pm
No location
Join us as we prepare to re-elect Gov. Evers, unseat Ron Johnson, and elect Dems up and down the ballot. We will phone bank, text bank, and canvas. Email us at [email protected] if interested in helping. This event runs every day through Wednesday, May 25.
Brostoff Campaign Kickoff, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Kane Commons Courtyard, 1158 E. Kane Pl. Milwaukee
At this event Jon Brostoff will officially kick off his campaign for the Milwaukee Common Council in District 3. Contribution levels: Host $780, Sponsor $500, Friend $250, Supporter $100. Any donation amount is accepted and greatly appreciated! RSVP.
Wednesday, May 25
DPOC Week of Action, 10am - 10pm
No location
Join us as we prepare to re-elect Gov. Evers, unseat Ron Johnson, and elect Dems up and down the ballot. We will phone bank, text bank, and canvas. Email us at [email protected] if interested in helping. This event runs every day until Wednesday, May 25.
Unlock the Drop Boxes, 11:00am - 2:00pm
State Capitol on State Street, Madison
Helping people to vote shouldn't be illegal. Souls to the Polls is hosting a rally and press conference to protest ballot drop box ban. Transportation from Milwaukee to Madison will be available. Details to follow. Sign up now.
Marquette Poll on US Supreme Court 6:00am
Virtual
The new Marquette Law School Poll Supreme Court survey will report on national public opinion concerning the Court’s past and possible future rulings on abortion, following the leak of a draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade. The results will be discussed by poll director Charles Franklin and Alan Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy. The poll results and a discussion of them will be available beginning at 6:00am. Watch.
Deb Andraca Fundraiser, 5:30 – 7:00pm
Address will be sent upon RSVP
Deb Andraca, Representative of the 23rd Assembly District, will hold a fundraiser for this year's election. Levels of support: $1,000, $500, $250, $100, $50. Contributions of any amount are greatly appreciated! RSVP.
Thursday, May 26
League of Women Voters Voter Registration Training, 10:00 - 11:30am
Online
Join the Voter Services team as they go through the MyVote voter registration process. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned volunteer, we want all community members to be confident when registering others to vote. Registration is required: MyVote Training Signup.
Marquette Poll on Political Topics 6:00am
Virtual
The new Marquette Law School Poll Supreme Court survey will report preferences about abortion and opinions about Donald Trump, Mike Pence, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Joe Biden, and a possible Trump candidacy in 2024. The results will be discussed by poll director Charles Franklin and Alan Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy. The poll results and a discussion of them will be available beginning at 6:00am. Watch.
Friday, May 27
350 Milwaukee, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Chase Bank at Silver Spring and Lydell, WFB
Climate Change is looking more and more challenging. Every Friday we go out on the streets to call for Chase Bank to stop funding pipelines, like the Russian pipelines or Line 5 in Northern Wisconsin. (Greta Thuenberg called people to do Climate Strikes at noon on Fridays.) We will be in front of the Chase Bank at Silver Spring and Lydell on Fridays at noon for the foreseeable future.
Saturday, May 28
Stand for Peace, 12:00 – 1:00pm
Lincoln Memorial Drive & East LaFayette Hill Road, Milwaukee
Stand for Peace has resumed in-person events with masks and social distancing. Check for more information. This week's theme is honor to the veterans, not the wars. Organized by Peace Action Wisconsin.
Sunday, May 29
Author Talk: Dr. Sandra E. Jones, Voices of Milwaukee Bronzeville, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
WFB Library, 5420 N Marlborough Dr, Whitefish Bay and Online
Milwaukee author and historian Dr. Sandra E. Jones will join us to discuss her new book, Voices of Milwaukee Bronzeville. She will share recollections with some of the featured subjects from the book who will be part of the event panel. Mr. Samual Sims of Five Points Neighborhood Association will share some of his stories as well. Zoom link. Or register for the in-person event.
Wednesday, June 1
Drinking Liberally Waukesha, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Club 400, 322 Williams Street, Waukesha
The meeting has moved to Club 400 and will be in the upstairs bar area. All attendees should be vaccinated and wear masks when not actively eating or drinking.
Friday, June 3
350 Milwaukee, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Chase Bank at Silver Spring and Lydell, WFB
Climate Change is looking more and more challenging. Every Friday we go out on the streets to call for Chase Bank to stop funding pipelines, like the Russian pipelines or Line 5 in Northern Wisconsin. (Greta Thuenberg called people to do Climate Strikes at noon on Fridays.) We will be in front of the Chase Bank at Silver Spring and Lydell on Fridays at noon for the foreseeable future.
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